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Transitional Government Bylaws

1. The President of the Democratic nation of Iran is the Commander and Chief of the Immortals, and founder of this constitution.
2. The primary responsibility of the transitional government is to achieve a true democracy in Iran, which respects human rights, freedom, and the rule of law. It is the absolute obligation and responsibility of the transitional government to transfer the sovereign power of the government permanently to the people.
3. The President will be charged with the task of overseeing a transitional government while elections for Magless and Prime Minister are held.
4. While the first government under this constitution is being established, the transitional government may issue decrees in respect thereof which have the force of law, provided that they are not contrary to the Constitution. Such decrees are referred to the Magless within five years following the election of the first Magless, if they are not thus referred, they shall cease to have the force of law, without the necessity of any decision to that effect. If they are referred and the Magless does not confirm them, they shall cease to have the force of law, unless the Magless makes said decree law. Any decree, declared by the transitional government, may be immediately reversed upon a majority vote of fifty-one percent or greater of Magless.
5. Until the first election for Prime Minister; the President shall have all powers granted to the Prime Minister as set forth in the articles of this Constitution; and may choose to appoint a provisional Prime Minister.
6. Until the formation of the Magless and until both Houses have issued declarations of readiness to assume legislative responsibilities, a transitional council of five citizens, appointed by the President, will undertake temporary duties of the Senate and Assembly of Citizens.
7. Elections for Prime Minister and Magless are to begin within one year from the promulgation and transfer of power from the previous regime.
8. When a Prime Minister is elected and when both houses of Magless have issued declarations of readiness to assume legislative responsibilities, all powers granted to the transitional government shall be repealed.